Tipperary Racecourse have been in touch to ask the Side Saddle Association to put on a simple display at their ‘Fillies Friday night out’ race night for Action Breast Cancer.

Riders are asked to parade in the ring for this event and GROUND PERMITTING (!) we might also be able to have a canter down the track in front of the stands. It will be a great practice for the noise and excitement that accompanies the Dublin Horse Show less than a week later.

The display will take place immediately after the 6.30 race. All interested riders are asked to phone Ciara immediately on 087 2266 321. Please note you must be a fully paid up member of the SSA to take part.

All of the extra information below is from the Tipperary Racecourse website.

This show is based on the original ‘Spring Show’ held in the Royal Dublin Society grounds with all the agricultural machinery etc in Simmonscourt and the equine side of things in the main rings.

Susan Oakes is going to give demonstration of jumping Side Saddle on Sunday 22nd July in the Main arena it would really add to the occasion if any one interested in giving a simple flat display riding Side Saddle in your normal habits could contact either Amie Garrigan or the honsec@ssaireland.com as soon as possible so that it could be organised to meet up on Sunday 22nd at Newbridge House. The House is very close to Donabate Village and signposted from the M1 / N1 Dublin-Belfast just north of Swords.

There is a week long festival taking place in Tipperary to mark the Centenary of the song ‘It’s a long way to Tipperary”. The Side-Saddle Association has been asked to put on a side saddle parade/display at Tipperary Racecourse on Saturday 14th July which will be a ‘Vintage Day’ at the track. Side Saddle riders will enter the parade ring between races and there will be commentary to explain side saddle and promote the Association. Weather and ground permitting the Side Saddle riders may be allowed out onto the Race Track and parade in front of the Stand.Ciara Ryan is the main organiser in this parade.The display in tipperary racecourse is going to be on at approx 4.15 on Saturday, we will have further details tomorrow. Please ring Ciara on 0872266321 if you are interested in joining us for the display.

We have confirmation from the Equestrian Committee for the Side saddle display to take place at the RDS on 16th August in Ring 2. Anyone wishing to be considered must be a paid up Member of the Side Saddle Association of Ireland and attend at least one training session